MBA Scholarships for International Students 2026

MBA tuition is high, but most top business schools fund international students through merit scholarships and named awards. The key is applying early and targeting the awards that match your profile.

1. London Business School Scholarships. LBS runs dedicated awards including the Women's Scholarships, with others tied to merit, geography and background.

2. INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship for Emerging Country Leadership. A named award for MBA students from emerging countries who show leadership potential.

3. IESE Women in Management Scholarship. Funds women MBA candidates at IESE in Spain, alongside the school's other merit awards.

4. Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards. Merit-based tuition support for international graduate and MBA students at Bocconi in Italy.

5. IE Business School Scholarships. IE in Madrid offers a range of merit and need-based scholarships for international MBA applicants.

6. Esade SUD Scholarships and MSc Excellence Awards. Esade in Barcelona funds international students through merit awards and dedicated diversity scholarships.

7. Hult Scholar Grant. A merit grant at Hult International Business School, which has campuses in London, Boston, San Francisco and Dubai.

8. Edinburgh Business School MBA Scholarship. A tuition award for MBA students at Edinburgh's business school.

Merit awards are decided as part of your admission review, so a strong GMAT, clear career goals and good essays matter more than a separate application. Named scholarships often have their own essay. Apply in the first admission round for the best chance at funding.